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Implementing Ultrasound w/ Allen Wolfe

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The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming emergency medical services (EMS) by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving accuracy in answering important clinical questions. Air Medical Journal, 43(4), 367. SAGE open medicine, 8, 2050312120932706. link] Beckl, R., Carrera, K. Rossitto, F.,

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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This money goes to the Charlotte Fire Department for EMS work, medical supplies and equipment. MEDIC has partnered with Charlotte Fire and other municipal departments for decades to provide ambulance services across Mecklenburg County.

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AmeriPro Health Bolsters Mississippi Presence with New Emergency Services Agreement in George County

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About AmeriPro Health AmeriPro Health is a technology-driven healthcare service revolutionizing access to quality care through tech-enabled ambulance services. By integrating cutting-edge technology with emergency medical services, we streamline patient transport, enhance response times, and optimize care coordination.

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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, July 2025

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EMS Operations News News Feed Headlines Washington More News Unpacking CDC Guidelines on Masks, Vehicle Ventilation and Post-Exposure Protocols Katherine West breaks down the critical distinctions between infection prevention practices in EMS settings versus medical facilities.

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The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’—And the EMS Revenue Collapse No One’s Ready For

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Few public services are more essential and financially vulnerable than Emergency Medical Services (EMS). These policy shifts pose significant implications for emergency medical services (EMS), particularly concerning reimbursement, eligibility protocols, and provider participation.

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The Truth You Don’t Want: An EMS Veteran on PTSD, Stigma and the Fight to Stay Whole

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Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency service personnel: a meta-analysis. Understanding the increased mental health risks facing emergency medical services [Internet]. Front Psychiatry. 2024 [cited 2025 Jul 14]; Available from: [link] 2. 2023 [cited 2025 Jul 14]. Available from: [link] 3.

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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, August 2025

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How many minutes matter: Association between time saved with air medical transport and survival in trauma patients. How many minutes matter: Association between time saved with air medical transport and survival in trauma patients. Boland S, Lu L, Silver DS, Byrd T, Guyette FX, Brown JB. J Trauma Acute Care Surg.